Musician:

 

I am a working musician that plays guitar, and sings, that is currently involved with several different music acts.  Please refer to the tab titled Music Acts for a complete description of each act.  

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Guitar Teacher: 

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I am currently accepting requests for private lessons for individuals of all ages that have a strong desire to start learning how to play the guitar for the music genres classic rock, pop, blues, and country.  I teach both beginner and Level 2 courses.  The beginners course is for people with little to no prior experience.  The Level 2 course is for those that complete the beginner course, and for those with some prior experience from other learning sources that wish to progress to the next level. in their playing.  Once a student develops, and reaches a certain comfort level, I'll place them in open mic environments if they wish to play in public, rather than just for family and friends at home.  I will play with students, if necessary, in those situations.  Please refer to the News tab on this site to learn more about the open mic events.  My main goal, and my joy in teaching beginners, is to get people started on their musical journeys.  Lessons can be in person, or online through Zoom based on your preference.  

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NOTE::  The client service area for in person private guitar instruction is currently limited  to Southern Fairfield County along the I-95 corridor from Greenwich to Fairfield, and also including the Black Rock section of Bridgeport.  The geographic service area will expand over time.  I am, however, also available to provide lessons on-line via the internet through Zoom, regardless of your physical location.

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I also teach guitar lessons publicly in group settings as well.  I am currently a teacher for the Stamford Public School system in their Adult Enrichment Learning Program.  They offer both Beginner Guitar and Level 2 Guitar classes.  The Winter Semester will begin in February 2025.  The Beginner Guitar class is an eight week program that will run from Tuesday, February 4th through Tuesday, April 1st.  The Level 2 Guitar class (to get beyond the basics)  is a four week program and that is scheduled to start on Tuesday, April 8th and it will end on Tuesday, May 6th.  All of the classes are held at Rippowam Middle School and they run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  For more details, or to register, you can go to their website at:  wwwstamfordadulted.org; or by calling (203) 977-4209; or in person at Old Town Hall at 175 Street in Stamford, CT, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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I am also teaching Beginner Guitar and Level 2 guitar courses for Shane's After School Programs LLC in Darien, CT; each Wednesday afternoon/evening.  There are six sessions at one hour each and there are courses for kids, and for adults.  All classes take place in the Mather Center at the Darien Town Hall.  The new semester for Beginner Guitar began January 08, 2025.  The next semester will begin in February 2025,  Four courses are typically offered; two Beginner courses for kids ages 7 years to 15 years; a Level 2 course for kids ages 7 years to 18 years and a separate course for adults.  There are also course offerings during the summer months as well.  You can check the town's website for the specific course offerings, and how to register at:   

Darien Parks & Recreation (activecommunities.com

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l also teach Beginner Guitar courses for Shane's After School Programs LLC in New Canaan at various school locations during the afternoons from 3:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. There are typically six one hour sessions and they are offered to kids in the 3rd and 4th grade as part of the schools after school activities program.  The classes for the Winter Session began during the week of January 6th, 2025.  The school locations are East Elementary, South Elementary, and West Elementary.  I am teaching at East Elementary School this semester and that class  starting on Tuesday, January 7th.  NOTE:  The classes are only open to the students that attend the above references schools.

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I have also taught weekly Beginner Guitar Classes for adults and  children (ages 7 and up) at The East Norwalk Library Association in Norwalk.  The classes are typically free to the those living in the 06855 area code.  There may be a small charge for residents out ide of that area code.  Classes are made possible due to some grant money. Cash donations to the library are always accepted.  The only requirement was that each students must bring their own guitar.  A new Beginner Guitar class for Adults is being considered and it could begin before the end of January 2025.  The start date is to be announced.  For more details, or to register, please contact the Director at the library; Sylvia Archibald, at (203) 838-0408.  The East Norwalk Library is located at 51 Van Zant Street in Norwalk. 

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Live Music Performance Coach For Singers:

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It's best to start off by stating what I am not; and that is that I am not a vocal coach.  I have  friends that teach voice lessons that I can recommend to you if you're trying to learn how to sing.  Refer to the advertisement below from my very talented friend Wendy May.  I work with individuals that have either had some vocal training, or they already have a good level of natural ability, that have a strong desire to get out on the local live music scene as a performing artist.  My primary role is to select songs, and song keys, that are best suited for the singer's voice and to rehearse to give such individuals the confidence that they need to perform in public.  Individuals that I have worked with have gone on to form their own music acts that are currently out there on the local live music scene.  Please refer to the "Testimonials" tab on this site for comments by some of the people that I have worked with in the past.  My main goal, and my joy in working with singers, is to see the progress in their performance abilities over time, and to see them ultimately perform out in public on their own, whether it be in an existing music act, or in a newly formed music act of their own. 

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NOTE::  The client service area for Live Music Performance Coach is currently limited to Southern Fairfield County along the I-95 corridor from Greenwich to Fairfield, and also including the Black Rock section of Bridgeport.  The service area will expand over time.​​

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Looking for a great voice instructor?  Consider Wendy May for all of your voice lesson needs whether it be to begin to learn how to sing, or to bring your vocal chops to the next level if you are currently a singer.  Wendy is one of the best female vocalists in our area, and beyond, and has many years of singing experience.  Give her a call to discuss voice lesson options.  You'll be glad that you did!

 

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Drum Circle Facilitator:

 

​​My business, Rhythmic Wellness Solutions, provides drum circle sessions to promote wellness.  Our clientele is primarily facilities that work with autistic adults, adults with disabilities, and assisted living senior centers, as well as local senior centers, and we also have a program for pre-kindergarten schools and centers as well.  We also offer our services for both corporate events and private events.  My main goal, and my joy in facilitating drum circles, is simply to bring joy into people's lives. 

 

Here is a video of a drum circle at Abilis; a company that works with autistic adults and adults with disabilities:

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